Speeker Box Issues

MaxBURNOUT · #1 06-23-2005, 04:10 PM

Ok, Heres the thing. I have a HB and 2 10" Subs that need to go in a box. the thing is I want to build the box. but I dont know what dimentions that I need are. and I keep finding all these calcs on the web. but I dont know what the hell they want. even then I dont know how thats going to give me schematic of a box. if it was a diagram then I would have no worries but I dont know what to do.. can someone help me out.....

turtlecrxsi · #2 06-23-2005, 04:36 PM

How big do you want the box to be? Do you want it to take up the whole space or half of it or what? Are you trying to go for ultra bass, just some thump, or something in between? Do you want your car to be super slow from all the weight or to maintain some decent acceleration despite the added subs? These are the big points. Once you answer these questions, just fill in the blanks and bust out the measuring tape, mdf, glue, wood screws, power saw and carpetting...

MaxBURNOUT · #3 06-23-2005, 04:48 PM

Well, Im kinda confused on what to do.. eather a bandpass or a box.. or anyother suggestion. what sounds better.. and decent bass.. I dont want the car to be all ass. and no speed. I want speed.. I dont knwo....AHHHHHH

TheSilentChamber · #4 06-23-2005, 04:55 PM

If your so confused maby you shouldnt be doing it.

turtlecrxsi · #5 06-23-2005, 04:59 PM

I had a Lanzar bandpass box for years. It thumped like a mofo despite the fact that the speakers were permanent fixtures to the box (ie. the box was sealed from the rear after installing the speakers). I took a saw to it and got some cash for the speakers.

But that box was probably the lightest bandpass box with 2 10" subs I've ever seen. You should ask a stereo pro based on what model speakers you have what a good size box would be to get the best quality from those particular speakers. I had the same Vibe series Lanzar 12s in a shit box with huge ports that only fit in my Toyota Tercel hatch with the backseat down and it sounded all muffly like ass. Then I kept the 12s and put them in a custom fabricated box that sat horizontally so the speakers faced up and reflected off the hatch glass in my 944... sounded sweet. I've had some tight systems without spending all kinds of cash and basically anything in a small car that's not overkill will be awesome.

CivicSpoon · #6 06-23-2005, 05:02 PM

Custom fiberglass.

TheSilentChamber · #7 06-23-2005, 05:08 PM

Hey spoon, is that opposed to stock fiberglass?

CR50HC · #8 06-23-2005, 07:14 PM

First thing you want to do is find out how much cubic feet of air space your woofers need. Personally, for the most accurate bass, I would reccomend a sealed box. In the middle of the box you would want a divider which would in effect give each woofer it's own sealed chamber. You can contact your woofer's manufacturer and they will give you exact measurements to cut your pieces of wood and can even send you a diagram on how to put it together.

Your next concern should be available amplifier power. Ideally you would want an amplifier that puts out as close to your woofer's RMS figure as you can. An amplifier that provides more RMS power than your woofers are rated at will be ok so long as you don't over due it with the volume knob. If you need help, let us know your woofer and makes and models. We can go from there.

CivicSpoon · #9 06-23-2005, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by TheSilentChamber

Hey spoon, is that opposed to stock fiberglass?

Oh yeah, there is a big differnce between stock and custom

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